Lyrics
Have you ever googled how old was Picasso when
Reflecting on Picasso's early success and seeking inspiration from it.
He sold his first painting
Questioning the listener's belief in their own artistic prowess.
So you think your Picasso now
Challenging the listener's self-perception as a creative genius.
You've been sittin' on your ass
Highlighting a period of inactivity and lack of productivity.
Ever since you cut that class
Referencing a turning point marked by skipping a class.
Ever since you dropped out
Acknowledging a decision to drop out of something significant.
I played bathrooms and bedrooms
Listing various places where the artist performed or practiced.
And hallways and basements and
Describing diverse locations where the artist honed their craft.
Car pools and gay bars and
Emphasizing the variety of settings, including unconventional ones.
Still haven't made a damn piece of
Expressing frustration at not creating a piece that resonates.
Art that sounded like the song in my heart
Describing the ideal art that matches the artist's emotions.
When I'm alone and trying to hard to say
Revealing vulnerability and effort in expressing genuine emotions.
Something true that won't betray me
Yearning for authenticity and truth in artistic expression.
Something true that won't betray me
Repetition emphasizes the desire for genuine artistic output.
I've been singing to myself for years
Admitting to singing privately and introspectively for years.
Guess there was something myself had to hear
Realizing the need to convey a message to oneself through music.
I've been singing to myself for years
Reiterating the internal dialogue through solitary singing.
Guess there was something myself had to hear
Stressing the importance of self-reflection through music.
Now I'm a thousand songs deep and ready to share
Declaring readiness to share a wealth of songs with the world.
Now I'm a thousand songs deep and ready to share
Repeating the readiness to share, emphasizing confidence.
Thought I'd be twenty but I'm forty and scared
Expressing surprise at being older than expected and feeling apprehensive.
If you say out loud your wish
Encouraging the listener to vocalize their aspirations.
They will know how far you missed
Warning that speaking wishes aloud exposes failures.
If you say your making it
Linking positive affirmations to the release of endorphins.
The endorphins up and quit
Suggesting that claiming success prematurely leads to disappointment.
If you say out loud your wish
Repeating the caution about vocalizing wishes and potential consequences.
They will know how far you missed
Reiterating the idea that expressing wishes aloud reveals shortcomings.
If you say your making it
Linking vocalized success claims to the decline of endorphin release.
The endorphins up and quit
Emphasizing the impact of prematurely claiming success.
Now I'm a thousand songs deep and ready to share
Reiterating the preparedness to share an extensive catalog of songs.
Now I'm a thousand songs deep and ready to share
Affirming the commitment to sharing creative output with others.
Thought I'd be twenty but
Reflecting on an unexpected age, acknowledging fear and uncertainty.
I'm forty and scared
Repeating the realization of age and expressing fear.
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